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One of the elements of catalytic leadership is understanding motivation ( Developing Catalytic Leaders to Drive Change ). Why is it so important for a leader to be aware of what motivates his/her people? Often there is an assumption that what motivates the leader motivates other people, however, this assumption is highly detrimental to the team’s dynamics and, rather than improving the energy, it can lead to conflicts. Instead, highly motivated people are: - 50% more likely to exceed their performance targets - 18% more productive - 49% less likely to leave - 4.5x revenue growth in organisations with highly engaged employee Here are three reasons why understanding people’s motivation is crucial to effective leadership: 1. Speed and adaptability to change There are 9 motivational drivers, which can be categorised in three clusters, according to Motivational Maps, created by James Sale. The clusters are Relationships, Achievement and Growth, they differ in how

What are the 3 lessons we can learn from Brené Brown? She is a researcher on vulnerability, courage and authenticity, and works with business leaders to create an organisational culture where it’s okay to be vulnerable. Lesson 1: Accept being uncomfortable and have honest conversations. Let’s rumble! “A rumble is a discussion, conversation, or meeting defined by a commitment to lean into vulnerability, to stay curious and generous, to stick with the messy middle of problem identification and solving, to take a break and circle back when necessary, to be fearless in owning our parts.” From https://brenebrown.com/articles/2019/05/01/lets-rumble/ Lesson 2: Listen to shame. Shame is an unspoken epidemic, which underlies many broken behaviours. Watch Brené Brown’s talk on TED: https://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_listening_to_shame?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare Lesson 3: Choose courage over comfort In a

As the Game of Thrones enthusiasm hits its peak, it seems appropriate to reference Khaleesi, Mother of Dragons, as an example of leadership, in particular agile leadership. The character is a prime exemplar of how a leader must adapt and learn to gain followers and trust. Daenerys is first sold to a foreign and crude leader to become his wife, once she adapts to her new life and learns about the language and the culture of her new people, everyone respects and admires her as their queen Khaleesi. When her husband passes away, most of the people find a new leader and abandon her in the desert, so she has to find her own way and convince the remaining individuals to follow her. Again, it’s her ability to adapt to the circumstances that allows her to survive and gain the trust of those who follow her. As the character develops, Daenerys becomes more self-aware and confident, creating her own leadership style: liberating the slaves and giving them the choice to join her or

What is your leadership style? In The New Leaders , Daniel Goleman identifies 6 leadership styles. In this blog, we will have a look at what these styles are and what it means to be an effective and catalytic leader, particularly in a time of change and uncertainty like the one we live in. Read on if you want to be able to recognise the six components that make you an agile, motivated and authentic leader. You will find tips to fulfil more of your leadership potential and provocative points of discussion to share and debate with friends and colleagues. Goleman’s six leadership styles are: Visionary, coaching, affiliative, democrative, pace-setting and commanding. You can find the book on Amazon . Being visionary is critical for a leader, as you have to drive what is possible for the business, yourself and your people. Having a vision enables you to have a sense of direction to guide to success those around you. An affiliative leader is one who is not afraid